MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET BIOCLEAN 1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION TRADE NAME: PART No.: BIOCLEAN BC1/BC5 UN/NA (PIN) No.: 0 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE: SUPPLIER: CONTACT PERSON: FOR MEDICAL EMERGENCY IN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA CALL 1-800-842-9660 (PRODUCT MISUSE). FOR TRANSPORTATION EMERGENCY CALL CHEMTREC 1-800-424-9300. ILFORD Imaging USA Inc West 70 Century Road, Paramus, NJ 07653 Tel: 201-265-6000 Bryan Sammartino 2. COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS INGREDIENT NAME: BIOCIDE - CHLOROALKYLTHIAZOLINONE BIOCIDE - ALKYLISOTHIAZOLINONE CAS No.: CONTENTS : EPA RQ: TPQ: 26172-55-4 1-5 % 2682-20-4 0-1 % 3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: Yellowish, slight aromatic odor, weakly acid, water-based, non-flammable liquid biocide. May cause sensitisation by skin contact. ACUTE EFFECTS: INHALATION: No specific health warnings noted. INGESTION: SKIN: EYES: No specific health warnings noted. May cause sensitisation by skin contact. May cause allergic contact eczema. No specific health warnings noted. CHRONIC EFFECTS: HEALTH WARNINGS: Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause severe irritation. May cause skin irritation/eczema. May cause sensitisation by skin contact.liquid may irritate the skin.may cause allergy. May cause hypersensitivity. ROUTE OF ENTRY: Ingestion. Skin and/or eye contact. MEDICAL INFORMATION: May aggravate existing: Skin disorders and allergies. 1 / 5
4. FIRST AID MEASURES INHALATION: INGESTION: SKIN: EYES: Move the exposed person to fresh air at once. Provide rest, warmth and fresh air. Get medical attention if any discomfort continues. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING! Remove victim immediately from source of exposure. Rinse mouth thoroughly. Get medical attention immediately! Immediately give a couple of glasses of water, provided the victim is fully conscious. Remove affected person from source of contamination. Remove contaminated clothing. Wash the skin immediately with soap and water. Get medical attention if irritation persists after washing. Make sure to remove any contact lenses from the eyes before rinsing. Promptly wash eyes with lots of water while lifting the eye lids. Continue to rinse for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention if any discomfort continues. 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: This material is not flammable. Use extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding fire. 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES SPILL CLEAN-UP PROCEDURES: Use appropriate protective clothing. Do not contaminate drainage or waterways. Absorb spill with non-reactive absorbent and place in non-reactive containers for disposal. Contain Spill. Use large quantities of water to flush small spills to sanitary sewer if local regulations permit. Do not flush to septic tank. See Section 13 for disposal considerations. Flush with plenty of water to clean spillage area. Do not let washing down water contaminate ponds or waterways. Inform Authorities if large amounts are involved. 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS: Avoid spilling, skin and eye contact. Provide good ventilation. Individuals liable to allergic reactions should not handle the product Read and follow manufacturer's recommendations. STORAGE PRECAUTIONS: Keep in cool, dry, ventilated storage and closed containers. Store below 75 F. Keep in original container. Keep containers closed tightly. STORAGE CRITERIA: Chemical storage. 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: 2 / 5
ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Provide eyewash station and safety shower. VENTILATION: Provide adequate general and local exhaust ventilation. Must not be handled in confined spaces without adequate ventilation. General room ventilation should provide for 10-15 room air changes per hour. RESPIRATORS: Respiratory protection must be used if air concentration exceeds acceptable level. An acid gas/organic vapor cartridge should be used. PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Use protective gloves made of: Rubber (natural,latex). Neoprene. Polyethylene. EYE PROTECTION: Wear approved safety goggles. PROTECTIVE CLOTHING: Wear appropriate clothing to prevent any possibility of skin contact. 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES APPEARANCE/PHYSICAL STATE: Liquid. COLOR: Yellowish. ODOR: Mild (or faint). Aromatic. SOLUBILITY DESCRIPTION: Soluble in water. BOILING POINT ( F, interval): 212 PRESSURE: 760mmHg DENSITY/SPECIFIC GRAVITY (g/ml): 1.02 TEMPERATURE ( F): 68 ph-value, CONC. SOLUTION: 3.5 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY STABILITY: Normally stable. CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Avoid excessive heat for prolonged periods of time. HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not polymerize. MATERIALS TO AVOID: Avoid contact with other photographic solutions and/or cleaning compounds. HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: No specific hazardous decomposition products noted. 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION TOXIC DOSE - LD 50: biocide alkylisothiazolinone 457 mg/kg (oral rat) TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION: This chemical formulation has not been tested for health effects. Exposure effects listed are based on existing health data for the individual components which comprise the mixture. 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION: Not regarded as dangerous for the environment. 3 / 5
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS DISPOSAL METHODS: Unused and spent solutions may be allowed to be discharged to sanitary sewer by permit IF allowed by local regulations. Consult your local authority for advice. Waste may have to be pretreated before discharge. Consult local authorities before discharging any waste to sewer. Do not discharge to septic system. Waste that cannot be discharged to sewer may have to handled by a licensed hazardous waste contractor. 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION GENERAL: To obtain additional information on packaging for shipment refer to the Code of Federal Regulations - CFR 49 and your carrier. U.S. DOT: UN/NA No.: 0 U.S. DOT HAZARD LABEL: No DOT label requirement noted U.S. DOT CLASS: No classification noted. INFORMATION ON ROAD TRANSPORT: Not classified for road transport SEA TRANSPORT: INFORMATION ON SEA TRANSPORT: AIR TRANSPORT: INFORMATION ON AIR TRANSPORT: Not classified for sea transport Not classified for air transport 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION REGULATORY STATUS OF INGREDIENTS: NAME: CAS No: TSCA: CERCLA: SARA 302: SARA 313: DSL(CAN): BIOCIDE - CHLOROALKYLTHIAZOLINONE 26172-55-4 Yes No No No BIOCIDE - ALKYLISOTHIAZOLINONE 2682-20-4 Yes No No No Yes US FEDERAL REGULATIONS: REGULATORY STATUS: TSCA: The ingredients of this product are on the TSCA Inventory. 16. OTHER INFORMATION USER NOTES: INFORMATION SOURCES: ILFORD IMAGING USA INC. BELIEVES THE INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS CONTAINED HEREIN ARE BASED ON CORRECT AND FACTUAL DATA. HOWEVER, NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED GUARANTEE OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND IS MADE WITH RESPECT TO THIS INFORMATION. USE THIS INFORMATION ONLY TO SUPPLEMENT OTHER INFORMATION YOU HAVE GATHERED AND THEN MAKE AN INDEPENDENT DETERMINATION ABOUT THE COMPLETENESS AND SUITABILITY OF ALL INFORMATION TO INSURE THE PROPER USE AND DISPOSAL OF THIS PRODUCT AND THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS. European Photographic Chemical Industry Code of Practice For Classification And Labelling Material Safety Data Sheet, Misc. manufacturers. Safeware Quasar Ltd USA Regulatory Information ANSI Z400.1-1998 Material Safety Data Sheets - Preparation 4 / 5
PREPARED BY: Dr D W Butcher, ILFORD IMAGING Limited, Mobberley, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 7JL. ENGLAND. REVISION No./Repl. MSDS of: 18/08/99 5 / 5